Obituary of Ernest Mills

MILLS, Ernest (Ernie) November 21, 1928 - September 9, 2007 Ernie passed away peacefully at his home in Toronto. He leaves his loving wife of 43 years, Mary Elin (nee Wilson), son Peter (Nancy Gamso) of Lewis Center, Ohio and daughter Nancy (John Thomas) of Whitby, Ontario. He was the proud grandfather "Pops" of Quinn, Luke, Emma and Abi. He also leaves his brother John (Jack) of Vancouver and his family. Ernie graduated from the University of Toronto in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After high school, he joined Shell Canada Limited where he worked in various marketing positions for almost 43 years. He retired in 1989 as Technical Manager, Lubricants. Ernie was an active member of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church since 1962. He was past president of the Trident Club, served as co-chair of visitation and co-chair of ushers, among other activities. Ernie was past president of INASMUCH, a Canadian organization supporting grassroots projects in rural Natal, South Africa, Guatemala, Peru and Toronto. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday, September 17th. A service of thanksgiving celebrating Ernie's life will be held in TIMOTHY EATON MEMORIAL CHURCH, 230 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, M4V 1R5 on Tuesday, September 18th at 11 o'clock. Private interment at Highland Memory Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to INASMUCH, c/o Treasurer, Mr. Bert Geary, #1402-3131 Bridletown Circle, Scarborough, M1W 2S9 or Timothy Eaton Memorial Church.